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GONPACHI Nishiazabu: An Affordable Lunch at the Legendary Izakaya Summit Spot
Hello, it’s Mari Tabi here! Today I’m taking you to Gonpachi Nishiazabu, a famous restaurant right by the Nishiazabu crossing. You might have heard of it already; this is the very place where former US President George W. Bush and P... -
Pacific Drive-In at Shichirigahama: A Taste of Hawaii by the Shonan Coast
Hi! This time, I popped over to Pacific Drive-In, a hugely popular Hawaiian café located right by Shichirigahama Beach in Kanagawa, just a short hop from Kamakura and Enoshima. It’s the kind of place wh... -
Odawara Osakana Street: Fresh Seafood and a Luxury Donburi Lunch at Gotetsu
Hello everyone! On my recent trip, I stopped by Odawara Osakana Street (小田原おさかな通り), a lively food spot in Kanagawa Prefecture where you can feast on incredibly fresh seafood straight from Odawara Fishing Port. This street i... -
Feels Like Abroad: Authentic Tacos at BLUE ENTRANCE KITCHEN in Yokosuka
Hello there! Today I’m taking you to a tacos spot that’s a household name in Okinawa – BLUE ENTRANCE KITCHEN. It’s so popular on the island that locals say, “everyone knows it”, and it’s not hard to see why. Thanks to Okinawa’s unique cu... -
Goku Tea House in Yokohama Chinatown: A Peaceful Escape for Authentic Chinese Tea Lovers
Hello everyone! If you've ever explored Yokohama's Chinatown, you'll know it's full of incredible food. But once you've eaten your fill, you might be asking yourself: where can I take a break? For me, the perfect answer is Goku Tea House... -
Milky Donuts in Yokohama World Porters: Your Perfect Sweet Stop
Hello there! Today, I’m taking you to Peko-chan Milky Donuts, a charming little doughnut shop inside the Yokohama World Porters shopping mall, right by the Minato Mirai waterfront. It's not just any doughnut shop—it’s run by Fujiya, the ... -
Pan Pâtisserie Guinness World Record Curry Bread – A Must-Try at Grandberry Park
Hello! On my recent trip to Minami-Machida Grandberry Park, I finally got to try the famous curry bread that holds a Guinness World Record. The bakery behind this treat is Pan Pâtisserie, a hugely popular spot with a constant queue. Whil... -
Asian Bistro Dai Green Springs – A Culinary Trip Around Asia
Hello! This time I headed over to Asian Bistro Dai, a hugely popular spot in Tachikawa’s Green Springs complex. This is one of those restaurants that almost always has a queue at the weekend, despite having been open for more than three ... -
How to Get to GREEN SPRINGS from Tachikawa Station — Step-by-Step
Hello there! Today, I'm taking you on a little walk to GREEN SPRINGS, a stylish lifestyle complex that opened in 2020 in Tachikawa, Tokyo. It's a mix of shops, restaurants, cafes, a hotel, offices, and even a concert hall. It's definitel... -
Visiting a Samoyed Café in Tokyo: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go
Hello, and welcome! Today, I’m sharing my visit to one of Tokyo’s most talked-about spots in 2025—a Samoyed café. That’s right—an entire café dedicated to fluffy, smiling Samoyeds! If you’ve ever dreamt of being surrounded by snow-white,...
